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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,514 and 720,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,514 and 720,594 is: 1,561,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,514 : 720,594 = 720,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,514/720,594 = 720,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,514x = 720,594 × 720,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,514x = 519,255,712,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,255,712,836/332,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,605.56

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